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If you are travelling last-minute and haven't got time to read up on Florence, here are few handy hints of what to do when you get there.

Ten things to do in Florence

1. Stroll around the pomegranate and orange trees in the San Lorenzo Gardens.
2. Visit the grounds of the Villa Medicea La Petraia in the suburbs of the city, built for famous art patrons the Medici family.
3. Get some flea market bargains at Piazza dei Ciompi.
4. View rare prints and drawings at the Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe in the Uffizi Galleries.
5. If you're visiting in February, check out the parades of the Viareggio Carnival.
6. See an Ancient Roman amphitheatre at Fiesole, just north of the city.
7. Guess what historical instruments from the 16th century were used for at the Science Museum.
8. Shoe-lovers can head for famous designer Salvatore Ferragamo's archive at the Palazzo Spini Ferroni.
9. See works by Botticelli in the galleries of the Palazzo Pitti.
10. Sip some Vin Santo, a delicious dessert wine often served with almondy biscuits for dipping.

Plan ahead

If you like to plan your itinerary ahead, Opodo offers the facility to pre-book tickets for sightseeing and tours in Florence, saving you time when you arrive.